Baranica Elangovan Wins Historic Asian Games Pole Vault Bronze, Coach Outlines Future Goals
Baranica Elangovan won a historic bronze in women's pole vault at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, becoming the first Indian to medal in this event at major multi-sport competitions. She cleared 4.15 metres, sharing bronze with Kazakhstan's Polina. Her coach, Milber Bertrand Russell, views this achievement as a starting point, aiming to improve her personal best to 4.40-4.50m and enhance her international competitiveness. The team focused on steady progress amid strong competition, with plans to build her strength and experience further.
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